Broncos add OL Chris Clark

Tough break for linebacker Baraka Atkins and running Bruce Hall. They were waived Sunday after the Broncos claimed running back Andre Brown from the New York Giants and offensive lineman Chris Clark from the Minnesota Vikings.

Hall is expected to be added to the Broncos’ practice squad team Monday if he clears waivers. Atkins is expected to be released.

Clark, who will turn 25 on Oct. 1, spent the past two seasons on the Vikings’ practice squad. He becomes the 10th offensive linemen on the Broncos’ 53-man roster.

I’m related to Chris Clark via marriage to his cousin. I personally see him starting for the Broncos. He had only 1 bad game in the preseason, but has been solid nevertheless. He will be great for the team. Go Broncos, Chris and Teabow

RSH

Let’s not get ahead of ourselves, Humble1114. The Broncos will have a great offensive line once everyone gets healthy and settled at their positions. The optimal starters on the o-line will be Ryan Clady at left tackle, Zane Beadles at left guard, Ben Walton at center, Chris Kuper at right guard, and Ryan Harris at right tackle.

I hope you are right about Chris Clark; he will provide depth at a position in need of it, but anointing him a starter so quickly is a bit premature.

Freakish Mind

Good luck with Clark guys….I’m a viking fan and watched every preseason game of ours this season and he has looked absolutely terrible. I was very happy to see him get cut.

Mebcaux

Here’s hoping the Broncos can snag Justin Hartwig, an excellent center just cut by the Steelers!!

Nicki Jhabvala is a Broncos beat writer for The Denver Post. She was previously the digital news editor for sports. Before arriving in Denver, she spent five years at Sports Illustrated working primarily as its online NBA editor. She also spent two years as a home page editor at the New York Times.